There are 2 ways to get from Langkawi to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
best- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane LGK - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
9h 39mRM 645–1,637Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane LGK - SDK
- Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
14h 13mRM 563–1,334
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Langkawi to Sipadan is to fly and bus and ferry which costs RM 550 - RM 1400 and takes 14h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Langkawi to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 9h 39m and costs RM 600 - RM 1700.
The distance between Langkawi and Sipadan is 2194 km.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Langkawi to Sipadan, including transfers.
There are six+ hotels available in Sipadan.
What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Sipadan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Sipadan. However, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Tawau Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,200
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Tawau Airport via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,200
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Tawau Airport via Penang, Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,200
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sandakan Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,100
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sandakan Airport via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,100
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.